“ I F E LT S O R E A S S U R E D K N O W I N G T H AT EVEN AF TER [THE ALUMNAE LEF T] T H E I R C O L L E G I AT E CHAPTERS, THEY F O U N D M A N Y WAY S T O S TAY C O N N E C T E D T O G A M M A P H I B E TA” D E LTA O M E G A (Oakland) Navigating life after college can be challenging. Do you want to travel? Pursue more education? Volunteer? Start working? There are so many different avenues to explore that picking one seems like an impossible task. Hoping to ease some members’ indecision, Delta Omega (Oakland) invited alumnae to their virtual chapter meeting on April 11, 2021, to discuss life after college and the importance of networking. Nine alumnae members, all of whom joined Gamma Phi Beta at Delta Omega Chapter, represented various professions at the meeting. Each shared what their journey looked like from the commencement stage to their current position and how networking helped them get to where they are today.
From joining an alumnae chapter to volunteering to promoting membership in Gamma Phi Beta, the alumnae also shared how Delta Omega collegians can stay connected with the Sorority after graduation. Chapter members left their virtual meeting relieved, knowing that this sisterhood is for a lifetime. “I felt so reassured knowing that even after [the alumnae left] their chapter, they found many ways to stay connected to Gamma Phi Beta,” says junior Emily Iatrou. “The panel made me realize that even though my sisters and I will be going our separate ways, we will always be connected as Gamma Phi,” shares senior Riley Stevens. “The most important piece of advice I took away from this panel was to remain involved and keep in touch with sisters because these are the sisters who will always be there for you,” says senior Janee Hitaj.
“They suggested networking to help with getting jobs or any other assistance we may need, which inspired me to want to reach out to others who may share the same career field I’m interested in pursuing,” says sophomore Emily Fouchey. 30
